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Adam L. Kern is a Professor of Japanese Literature & Visual Culture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, based in the College of Letters & Science. His work focuses on early modern and modern Japanese literature and visual culture within a transcultural framework. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and has published extensively on topics including Edo-period manga (kibyōshi), haiku, and comparative comicbook studies. Notable publications include Manga from the Floating World and The Penguin Book of Haiku. His research has been featured in national media, including a TV Ōsaka documentary profiling his expertise. Kern teaches courses on Japanese literature, manga, and visual culture, emphasizing digital media production in his pedagogy.
Educational Background: Ph.D. in Japanese Studies from Harvard University. His expertise spans interdisciplinary areas such as transcultural studies, comparative literature, and the history of print media in Japan. He has curated courses that integrate digital humanities, such as creating digital essays to analyze early modern Japanese visual culture.
Research Interests: Primary focus on Edo-period comicbook culture (kibyōshi), haiku traditions, and the intersection of Japanese visual and literary arts with global comicbook forms. He explores how these mediums reflect societal values, transcultural exchanges, and historical narratives.
Awards: While no formal awards are listed, his media appearances and academic engagements highlight recognition for his contributions to Japanese cultural studies. He has collaborated with students like Rebecca Shearier and Will Fleming on digital projects, demonstrating his commitment to pedagogical innovation.
Grants & Labs: Though specific grants are not detailed, his course materials and digital projects suggest active engagement in funded academic initiatives. His work with digital humanities integrates technology into traditional humanities research, creating new methodologies for cultural analysis.
